Check www.godiscoverers.com for updates on activities and live schedules.
Students: Please check your email multiple times a day as this is the way you will receive messages from the high school office along with school information.
Needing Discoverer merchandise? The CHS Athletics and Activities Department offers Discoverer fans a Sideline Store through BSN Sports. This merchandise website is available any time throughout the year. Please click here to be taken to the link.
Seniors: If you have not picked up your cap and gown, they are able to be picked up in the IMC.
To see the full CHS website, click on the following link: CHS Website
The weight room will be open after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for open lifting from 3:45 to 4:45 pm during the months of December, January, February, and March.
Lunch Menu for March 28-31:
Monday: Chili Cheese Fritos
Tuesday: Hot Pepperoni Sub
Wednesday: Chicken Ranch Pasta with Dinner Roll
Thursday: Home-style Tater Hotdish with Dinner Roll
Friday: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Attention Juniors & Seniors: The $250 Summer Scholarship application at CCC opens March 2nd and can be used for CCC summer courses. The deadline to apply is April 15th. The application can be found on the CCC website or email Ms. Loeffelholz for the link.
Are you interested in a career in the military? Do you need assistance in finding a career that is just for you? If you are in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, then this announcement is for you! On the morning of April 13th the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, otherwise referred to as the ASVAB test will be given in the IMC from 8:30-11:30am. This test is the most widely used aptitude test that measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB just doesn't tell you what you are currently good at, it will also tell you what you may be good at learning. To sign up to take the ASVAB test on April 13th please stop by the school counseling office and sign up with Ms. Uchtman by Wednesday, April 6th.
Applications are now open for the 2022 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Discover Accounting and DREAMBIG Academy pre-college summer programs. These free programs provide a great opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to learn about the world of business and how to leverage their strengths. Applications for both programs are due April 8, 2022. Contact your counselor for more information.
Columbus High School will be conducting the statewide ACT test for all CHS Juniors on April 5, 2022. On April 6 and 7, all 9th and 10th grade students will take the statewide PreACT test. We have developed a schedule to ensure that students have the best environment to take a test of this importance.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
- Juniors take the ACT at CHS.
- 9th, 10th and 12th grade students will not be attending school on this date.
- Juniors should arrive at 7:30AM so that testing can begin on time.
- Students should make sure to keep their cell phones and smart watches at home.
- Juniors will be dismissed at the conclusion of the ACT test.
- Students will have a lunch period that is included in the testing schedule.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
- All students will be in attendance.
- CHS will have a 2:35 dismissal.
- 9th grade students will take the PreACT test in the morning. They will attend their afternoon classes as scheduled.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
- All students will be in attendance.
- CHS will have a 3:40 dismissal.
- 10th grade students will take the PreACT test in the morning. They will attend their afternoon classes as scheduled.
If you have any questions, please contact the main office at Columbus High School.
Columbus High School athletic summer camp dates have been set for 2022, with the first camp set to begin May 31. Please click here to be taken to the information.
Juniors & Seniors:
Post Prom is approaching fast. This year’s Post Prom is on Saturday, April 23. If you have not ordered your Post Prom T-Shirt and would like a shirt, orders are due no later than April 3. You do not need a T-Shirt to attend this event. You may also order these shirts for your guest if you wish.
Below are two ways to order the 2022 Post Prom T-Shirts.
1. Order on-line and pay on-line from the link here. https://5il.co/16xkn
2. Order through the office with a paper order form located in the office by Ms. Maass’ area or download the same paper order form from the link here. https://5il.co/17qp You may return this form to Ms. Maass with your money to the office.
If you are bringing a non CHS student to prom, you will need to complete the guest permission form. These forms are available in the office from Ms. Maass, or you may download the form from the website or the link in the bulletin. They are due no later than Wednesday, April 13. Questions, please see Ms. Maass. Also, please remember you must have your fines paid along with ASD time under 180 minutes to attend the dance. See page 38 in the student handbook for additional information. Click here for the Guest Permission form.
Students involved with TeamMates. Please check your email for a survey sent by TeamMates. Try to have this completed by next Friday April 1st. It will only take a few minutes. Please see Ms. Uchtman in the Counseling Office if you have not received the email or if you need help.
Students: The last day to withdraw enrollment from a CCC class is April 8th. You will remain in the CHS class but this will prevent a low grade from being on your college transcript.
Applications are now open for the 2022 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Discover Accounting and DREAMBIG Academy pre-college summer programs. These free programs provide a great opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to learn about the world of business and how to leverage their strengths. Applications for both programs are due April 8, 2022. Contact your counselor for more information.
Monday, March 28
- All JAG Students need to report to the IMC during Homeroom Monday, March 28.
Tuesday, March 29
- The Columbus High School Diamond Dance team will have a pre-tryout informational meeting on Tuesday, March 29, at 4:15 in the CHS IMC. Questions can be directed to Coach Wemhoff at wemhoffm@discoverers.org.
- Students, please remember to take your Student Council giveaway ticket, that you are receiving in Tuesday's homeroom, to lunch and drop it in the prize box. Then, work hard to receive more tickets from other staff members. Good luck to all!
Wednesday, March 30
- Congratulations to the members of the CHS Competitive A Cappella who did outstanding at the Northeast Jazz Festival yesterday in Norfolk, NE. In their division, the Baker's Dozen, Neptune's Angels, and The New World Singers all received superior ratings, with Neptune's Angels getting 3rd place overall and the New World Singers getting 1st place overall. Junior Jenna Taylor was awarded the overall top solo performance of the day as well. Students can come and watch these groups perform at the District Music Contest Large Ensemble Showcase here at CHS on Thursday, April 14th at 7:00pm.
Thursday, March 31
- Attention, seniors. Our Jostens's rep will be here to hand out your caps and gowns during your lunch period Thursday, March 31. He will be in the concession stand.
Friday, April 1
- Seniors, caps and gowns that weren't picked up during lunch yesterday have been moved to the IMC.